Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword by Höller U.S. Artillery trigger guard and butt plate

trigger guard and butt plate

it was intended for very close ambush (1-4 m) its maximum effective range was only about 25 feet (less than 8 m)

33 bombs in a V pattern underneath and above is the plane’s name Tantalizing Takeoff

The leather liner and brass ringed on leather chin scales are twentieth century replacements

These are seldom encountered for private purchase as the British Government discourages sales of police surplus and normally require all helmets to be destroyed

Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword by Höller U.S. Artillery trigger guard and butt plateOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a genuine 1889 Pattern lion head sword, as worn by a German Army officer during the period 1938 1945. The sword features the classic low profile lions head pommel, featuring twin "ruby" set eyes and a wire wrapped black ivorine grip with full wire wrap, mounted onto a stylized and decorative gilded brass back strap and p shaped guard. The Langet shows a 2nd pattern outstretched NSDAP eagle and swas. The